Like many of you, I start each year by choosing a word to help me journey through the new year. This word helps me stay accountable and focused on how I approach the next 12 months. This year, my word is JOY. With JOY as...
In 2009, our 17-year-old son, Alexander slipped off the rooftop of a ramada and fell head-first onto the concrete below. He was transferred to Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital with a severe traumatic brain injury, multiple broken bones...
I am writing this letter to express my appreciation and gratitude for the Ronald McDonald House facility, staff, and volunteers. My son, Preston, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in July of 2018. To say that this time was stressful is an understatement....
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I love the meal planning and shopping, preparing traditional family recipes, watching football, and being with family and friends to share a special meal. We have always included others who would otherwise be alone.....
After a 2 ½-year journey that included one failed adoption, Amanda and Chris were overjoyed to be matched with a newborn baby girl in Phoenix. Within 24 hours of the call, they hopped on a plane from their home in the Bay Area. ...
It is with heavy, yet grateful hearts we share the passing of Dr. Audrey Evans, the visionary and co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. Dr. Evans is known in the medical community as a pioneer in the clinical study...
It’s been a year since Katrena’s three-year-old son JaxSon was diagnosed with leukemia and her life was turned upside down. The critical treatment JaxSon needed was 200 miles away from their home in Kingman and for anyone else that alone would have been daunting. ...
I know it’s hard to believe, but we’re officially halfway through 2022! We’ve already had so much to celebrate and know this year has even more in store for us. Before we recap the first six months of 2022, I wanted to share a little...
In 2016, then 15-year-old Kami was diagnosed with with a rare condition called slipping rib syndrome. Now a 21-year-old college student, Kami shares her experience and how the House helped her fulfill her dreams....
This June marks the 14th anniversary of our Cambridge House opening. To celebrate, we’re giving you 14 facts you may not know about the House. We can’t wait to hear the one that surprised you most!...
